Two swords from the foundation of Gibraltar
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https://doi.org/10.3989/gladius.2002.59Keywords:
Andalusian, Baldric, Belt-buckle, Bird motif, Bronze, Eagle motif, Enamel, Feathered decoration, Galloon, Jihad, Jinete, Maghrib, Mozarab, Mudejar, Murabitin, Muwahhidun, Pommel, Quillons, Ropework decoration, Scale decoration, Silver, Star of David, Tang, TinAbstract
The two swords plus their associated acabbard and belt or baldric fragments which were found in Matin’s Cave, Gibraltar, date from the 12th century AD. Such dating is supporting the design to the objects themselves, their cultural-historical context, and their varied decoration. This evidence is also used to propose that the ensemble was all of Andalusian of North African origin, and as such represents an almost unique survival of 12th century western Islamic military equipment.
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